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Vocal cord dysfunction is a serious post-thyroidectomy complication. This can lead to various postoperative clinical consequences as hoarseness of voice, aspiration or stridor . It is also one of the common reasons for post-thyroidectomy malpractice claims.
This study will compare GlideScope® with Macintosh laryngoscope regarding accuracy of assessment of post-thyroidectomy vocal cord mobility.
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| conventional Macintosh laryngoscope | Device | After closure of surgical, anesthesiologist will perform the conventional Macintosh laryngoscope to assess post-thyroidectomy vocal cord mobility. | ||
| GlideScope® | Device | Patient will be left for a while until hemodynamic stabilization then examination with GlideScope® will be commenced to assess postthyroidectomy vocal cord mobility by another experienced anesthesiologist |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Vocal cord dysfunction | newly recorded reduction in the postoperative vocal cords mobility compared with the preoperative status. | Intraoperative |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Incidence of traumatic complications | traumatic complications as swelling in the mouth, tongue, or throat, teeth injury, bleeding or hoarseness of voice | First 24 hours postoperatively |
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Patients undergoing elective thyroid surgery
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Ain Shams University hospitals | Cairo | 11591 | Egypt |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011183 | Postoperative Complications |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D010335 | Pathologic Processes |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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